JUANDE RAMOS hailed new Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko as the perfect 10.
But the Russian striker will not get to wear his favourite No 10 shirt at White Hart Lane — because that is already held by Darren Bent.
Pavlyuchenko’s ฃ13.8million move from Spartak Moscow was confirmed yesterday and boss Ramos said: “He is almost the complete footballer.
“He can do different jobs — he can play with his back to goal, he can win it in the air.
“Our job is to make sure he can achieve the same level with us as he has demonstrated with Russia.
“I hope he gives us the same goals and intensity he showed in Euro 2008.”
Pavlyuchenko will not be officially unveiled until next week as he is on international duty.
And Ramos insists the striker will have no trouble settling in even though he speaks no English.
The Spaniard, who also had to learn the language after taking charge last term, joked: “I’ll teach him!
“But, seriously, we have people who will help him.”
Spurs also completed the signing of Manchester City defender Vedran Corluka for ฃ8.5m yesterday.
And the Croatian star, 22, will be a vital addition to the squad.
Ramos said: “We are a bit short in defence, especially with Alan Hutton’s injury and it’s good to have cover.
“Corluka can play in a variety of positions and he can help the team if we have any further injuries.
“Circumstances will decide where we decide to play him. But he can play right-back, centre-back and defensive midfield equally well. He will give lots of solutions to the team.”
But the Russian striker will not get to wear his favourite No 10 shirt at White Hart Lane — because that is already held by Darren Bent.
Pavlyuchenko’s ฃ13.8million move from Spartak Moscow was confirmed yesterday and boss Ramos said: “He is almost the complete footballer.
“He can do different jobs — he can play with his back to goal, he can win it in the air.
“Our job is to make sure he can achieve the same level with us as he has demonstrated with Russia.
“I hope he gives us the same goals and intensity he showed in Euro 2008.”
Pavlyuchenko will not be officially unveiled until next week as he is on international duty.
And Ramos insists the striker will have no trouble settling in even though he speaks no English.
The Spaniard, who also had to learn the language after taking charge last term, joked: “I’ll teach him!
“But, seriously, we have people who will help him.”
Spurs also completed the signing of Manchester City defender Vedran Corluka for ฃ8.5m yesterday.
And the Croatian star, 22, will be a vital addition to the squad.
Ramos said: “We are a bit short in defence, especially with Alan Hutton’s injury and it’s good to have cover.
“Corluka can play in a variety of positions and he can help the team if we have any further injuries.
“Circumstances will decide where we decide to play him. But he can play right-back, centre-back and defensive midfield equally well. He will give lots of solutions to the team.”
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